Hi all,
I have a double-sided fireplace and would like to convert it to a single-sided fireplace, including building a sheetrock wall up against the brick on one side ( over the entire chimney and over one of the openings). I'd like to leave the other opening functional- I plan to install a pellet or gas insert someday (when money allows...). The openings are 42w x 25h x 32d. I'm hoping to just brick up the sheetrock-side opening and build firebricks on the inside of it, but thinking through it, I'm concerned there might be heat buildup on the inside of the sheetrock (that will cover one of the two openings)- even through the firebrick and standard brick. I don't want to end up with a safety hazard!
I'm guessing I'll need to talk to my local building inspector, but wanted to get the more expert advice here first... any thoughts on a strategy to make this work? Special concerns?
Thanks.
I have a double-sided fireplace and would like to convert it to a single-sided fireplace, including building a sheetrock wall up against the brick on one side ( over the entire chimney and over one of the openings). I'd like to leave the other opening functional- I plan to install a pellet or gas insert someday (when money allows...). The openings are 42w x 25h x 32d. I'm hoping to just brick up the sheetrock-side opening and build firebricks on the inside of it, but thinking through it, I'm concerned there might be heat buildup on the inside of the sheetrock (that will cover one of the two openings)- even through the firebrick and standard brick. I don't want to end up with a safety hazard!
I'm guessing I'll need to talk to my local building inspector, but wanted to get the more expert advice here first... any thoughts on a strategy to make this work? Special concerns?
Thanks.